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Reach Out To Reach Weight Loss Success

Cathy — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:48:48 +0000

Do you have a role model? Of course, you don’t need one but many times when you’re dieting or making any changes in your life, it helps to have a mentor or someone that has accomplished what you’re doing. Someone, such as a weight loss coach, can provide support and help you achieve your goals that’s been there, done that.

Find someone that has achieved what you are trying to do or that has the character traits you want for yourself. Watch what they do and how they do it. Talk with them about their personal experiences, challenges along the way they overcame, and their ultimate success. This will enhance reaching your own goals. Allow yourself to admire their achievements and emulate their actions to reach your own success.

A role model has what you want in your life. Use their personal experience to help move you forward to reach your goals.

You don’t have to do it alone. A role model or mentor is someone that understands and can partner with you. Reach out to reach your weight loss success.

Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, CLC
Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery Coach

Change From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Cathy — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:36:21 +0000

What small differences will you make this week? Perhaps you’ll make one more business call, eat another serving of vegetables or fruit, substitute a snack choice to protein, walk a little further than before, or prepare a bit more thoroughly for your next presentation. Whether in your weight loss lifestyle habits or in your job or in the more “mundane” things like parenting, those that feel excellence and success in their lives are rarely dramatically better. Typically, they are “ordinary people doing ordinary things, extraordinarily well.” Ordinary effort produces ordinary results. Extraordinary effort produces extraordinary results!

This week, make one change…..do a few ordinary things just slightly better. I think you’ll see an extraordinary change in your results.

Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, Certified Life Coach
Weight Loss Surgery Coach

Drink Up To Work Out

Cathy — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:51:43 +0000

Keeping your body well hydrated impacts not only your exercise performance, but also how you feel about it as well. Studies show that getting enough water and other fluids have concrete benefits:

- YOU EXERCISE BETTER. People who are well hydrated work out with more intensity, in terms of both strength and endurance.

- YOU EXERCISE WITH MORE SATISFACTION. Hydration levels seem to affect people’s perceptions of their workouts. People who are even slightly dehydrated describe their workouts as more difficult.

- YOU BURN MORE FAT. When your body is well hydrated, the body’s processes involved in fat burning are maximized.

So, drink up and work out!

Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, Certified Life Coach
Weight Loss Surgery Coach

Superhero

Cathy — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:05:21 +0000

If I were to ask you to name the first superhero you think of, who would that be? Superman, Superwoman, Batman, or YOU?

Be your own hero, it’s cheaper than a movie ticket or collector comic book. Plus, by being your own hero, the outcome is within your control and up to you!

Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, Certified Life Coach
Weight Loss Surgery Coach

Double Bonus of Muscle

Cathy — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:32:43 +0000

Weight bearing exercise promotes increased muscle mass and helps to speed up your metabolism!! The more lean body mass (muscle) you have, the more calories your body burns! Bring it on!! What a deal!

Why? Because muscle is more metabolically active than fat! Add light weight training to your daily exercise program. You’ll not only like the way you feel but you’ll like the way you look too. Double bonus!

Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, Certified Life Coach
Weight Loss Surgery Coach

Replace Those Old Taped Messages

Cathy — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:05:12 +0000

“Nurture your mind with great thoughts for you will never go any higher than you think.” ~Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield

One of the common things I hear from my clients are the old tapes that run through our head. The negative things we say to ourselves don’t assist us in any way. Just as with any change, the negative self-talk tapes are habits. Create a new habit of more positive, nurturing and empowering messages.

Become aware of the things that you say to yourself. If you had a family member or friend say the things that you say to yourself, would you keep them in your life? Definitely not! When you notice a negative, old tape of a limiting message, say to yourself or even out loud, “NO, THIS IS AN OLD MESSAGE AND DOES NOT APPLY TO ME TODAY.” Replace the message with a positive and more accurate tape.

Treat yourself in the loving way that you treat others. You deserve nothing less than the best!

Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery Coach

Exercise With A Buddy….Your Dog!

Cathy — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:13:48 +0000

As many of my clients know, a few months ago we got a puppy for my sons. As it usually works out, he has went from a puppy for my sons to my puppy. He is my little shadow.

Everywhere I go in the house, he is right on my heels. Another benefit is that he loves to go outside. He loves to go for walks. Walking has been one of my favorite forms of activity but walking with Jake is a joy. Watching him enjoy the walk, the activity, the wind in his face, and the little twigs, leaves and little treasures along the way that intrigue him is fun to share.

Walking with a buddy is great. Walking and talking with a friend is a great way to be accountable and share the companionship of your walking companion. As we all know, life can sometimes get in the way. A walking friend can get busy, sick, and not be able to make it. Your furry friend is always up for the joy of walking with you.

We know that exercise is good for us. It helps us maintain our weight loss, manage stress, sleep better, and increase our energy level. The great thing is that activity gives the same benefits for our pets. Not only will exercise help them live longer, but an active pet is also more alert and more content. I can tell when Jake needs to go for a walk. He has more energy, gets into things, more active, chews, and barks more. He gets bored and needs his walk! I get bored and I need my walk too!! Who would have known that getting a puppy for my sons would benefit my activity routine!

If you don’t have a dog, borrow one from a friend or neighbor. They will appreciate it and you’ll appreciate the health benefits too. Unconditional love and a walking buddy in one furry friend.

Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, Certified Life Coach
Weight Loss Surgery Coach

Question To Start Your Day

Cathy — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:37:20 +0000

Ask yourself the question each morning when you begin your day….”What am I grateful for in my life today?”

When you start your day from a place of gratitude your attitude will immediately shift to one of complete thanks for all you have in your life. Are you grateful for all you have? Are you waiting to lose weight to be grateful and live your life fully? Do you feel your life is half empty rather than half full? You get to choose the framework that you want to live from. An attitude of gratitude will bring your closer to the success you are seeking. “Are you grateful? The answer to this question will set the tone for your day.

Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, Certified Life Coach
Weight Loss Surgery Coach

Use Your Voice

Cathy — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:28:45 +0000

Many people that have weight issues suffer from the disease to please. We feel uncomfortable being assertive which, unfortunately, often leads us to be taken advantage of. Dr. Phil often states that we teach others how to treat us. Do you feel as though you shouldn’t say something because you might hurt someone’s feelings or cause them to dislike you? Being someone’s doormat is unhealthy and it is up to you to change the cycle.

Speak up - use your voice. Assertiveness is not agressiveness. It takes courage to act out of your normal mode of settling and not speaking up for yourself. You have that courage inside of yourself right now. Use it. If you feel taken advantage of, say something. Warning - at first it will feel uncomfortable. You may feel as though you are being unkind or hurtful. Actually, you are being kind to yourself. Using your voice firmly yet in a respectful way is a train that will take you far and built respect from others and, most importantly, yourself.

Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, Certified Life Coach
Weight Loss Surgery Coach

Find The Seeds of Your Solution

Cathy — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:07:08 +0000

Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution. -Norman Vincent Peale

Is this a great quote or what? So many times problems seem overwhelming or insurmountable. I like this quote because it is a reminder that the solution lies in the problem….we just need to find the solution right for us. It means to me making lemonade when life hands you lemons!!

The solution is found in the problem and not inside the refrigerator!!!

Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery